Melatonin Molecular Biology, Clinical and Pharmaceutical Approaches

Melatonin, the pineal neurohormone, is a pleiotropic molecule acting in the center of the integrative molecular mechanisms of the organism, based on interconnections of the regulatory systems: neural, endocrine, immune, and genetic, conveying into the uniqueness of human architecture. This book prov...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Alina Crenguţa Nicolae (auth), Crenguţa Nicolae, Alina, editor (editor), Manuela Drăgoi, Cristina, editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] : IntechOpen 2018
2018.
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Sumario:Melatonin, the pineal neurohormone, is a pleiotropic molecule acting in the center of the integrative molecular mechanisms of the organism, based on interconnections of the regulatory systems: neural, endocrine, immune, and genetic, conveying into the uniqueness of human architecture. This book provides a systematic and updated overview of melatonin biochemical mechanisms of action, pharmacological features, and clinical uses, clutching the subject with complete details of pharmaceutical formulations designed for different routes of administration and different health issues, aiming at optimal melatonin bioavailability when therapeutically delivered. The book addresses a broad range of audiences, from healthcare professionals, medically and pharmaceutically based, to highly profiled medical specialists and biomedical researchers, helping them to expand their knowledge of the physiological and pathological implications of melatonin and its metabolites.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (210 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781838818128
9781789845051